Tofu Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Tofu Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a combination), cut into 1/2-inch strips; 4 to 6 ounces presliced fresh portobello mushrooms; 1 large onion (sweet preferred), cut vertically into thick slices; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic or 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added whole peeled Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic); 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 12- to 14-ounce package light extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes

Servings: persons

2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a combination), cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 to 6 ounces presliced fresh portobello mushrooms
1 large onion (sweet preferred), cut vertically into thick slices
1 large carrot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic or 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added whole peeled Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic)
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 12- to 14-ounce package light extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes

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Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, carrot, garlic, and oil, stirring well to coat.
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Cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the bell peppers soften and release some of their liquid, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the remaining ingredients except the tofu.
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Using a spoon, break the tomatoes into large pieces.
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Increase the heat to high and bring to a medium-high boil, covered.
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Reduce the heat to medium high.
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Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bell peppers are soft, stirring occasionally.
9
Stir in the tofu.
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Cook for 5 minutes, or until hot, stirring occasionally.
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(Per Serving)
12
Calories: 174
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Total Fat: 6.0g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 3.5g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 129mg
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Carbohydrates: 21g
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Fiber: 5g
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Sugars: 11g
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Protein: 10g
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Dietary Exchanges
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4 Vegetable
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1 Lean Meat
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1/2 Fat

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a combination), cut into 1/2-inch strips, 4 to 6 ounces presliced fresh portobello mushrooms, 1 large onion (sweet preferred), cut vertically into thick slices, 1 large carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tofu Cacciatore falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tofu Cacciatore

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